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Donald Trump turns 80 soon. Questions about his health aren’t going away

U.S. President Donald Trump celebrates his 80th birthday in June, and will do so amid questions about whether his physical health and mental sharpness are declining. This week, Trump had his third medical exam since his return to the Oval Office 16 months ago and claimed in a social media …

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Manitoba MAID law ‘punishing’ 94-year-old woman, pro-choice group says

A 94-year-old Steinbach, Man., woman has stopped taking her heart medication and antibiotics in the hopes of hastening her death after she was refused medical assistance in dying, or MAID, earlier this year. Marion Penner’s daughter Valerie Penner said her family had agreed years ago they were comfortable with using …

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World Health Organization chief visits epicentre of Ebola outbreak in eastern Congo

Listen to this article Estimated 4 minutes The audio version of this article is generated by AI-based technology. Mispronunciations can occur. We are working with our partners to continually review and improve the results. The head of the World Health Organization (WHO) on Saturday visited eastern Congo’s Bunia, a city …

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Does a ‘peace deal’ fuel Middle Eastern war?

Front Burner U.S. President Donald Trump wants to expand the Abraham Accords, but have they been a tool for peace, or the cause of more war? CBC News · Posted: Jun 01, 2026 6:00 AM EDT | Last Updated: 7 hours ago Listen to this article Estimated 2 minutes The …

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France detains hundreds of rioters after PSG wins Champions League

Listen to this article Estimated 3 minutes The audio version of this article is generated by AI-based technology. Mispronunciations can occur. We are working with our partners to continually review and improve the results. French police detained 780 people involved in violent clashes in Paris and other French cities that …

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Kitchener musician says finding an accessible studio in Ontario was ‘beyond challenging’

Everything about making music comes easy to Michael Monize — everything except finding accessible studio space. The musician, who’s based in Kitchener, Ont., has used a wheelchair for over 20 years after a spinal cord injury. While pursuing his craft, though, he’s faced issues in finding an accessible studio. Monize …

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11 confirmed dead in Washington state chemical accident

Listen to this article Estimated 1 minute The audio version of this article is generated by AI-based technology. Mispronunciations can occur. We are working with our partners to continually review and improve the results. The death toll from a chemical tank rupture in the U.S. state of Washington climbed to …

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Employment insurance helping fewer Canadians as workforce shifts to gig work, part-time jobs, new report finds

Listen to this article Estimated 2 minutes The audio version of this article is generated by AI-based technology. Mispronunciations can occur. We are working with our partners to continually review and improve the results. Food Banks Canada says Canada’s employment insurance no longer serves the broader and shifting workforce as …

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Israeli army captures strategic castle in Lebanon in deepest incursion into the country in a quarter-century

Israeli troops have captured a strategic mountain topped with a Crusader-built castle in southern Lebanon in the deepest incursion into the country in more than a quarter-century, the military said Sunday. The capture of Beaufort Castle, near the city of Nabatieh, came after days of airstrikes and intense fighting in nearby villages …

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Heated Rivalry wins big at Canadian Screen Awards, taking top prizes for best dramatic actor and drama series

Listen to this article Estimated 7 minutes The audio version of this article is generated by AI-based technology. Mispronunciations can occur. We are working with our partners to continually review and improve the results. The fan-favourite hockey drama Heated Rivalry dominated the Canadian Screen awards Sunday, winning the evening’s top …

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